03/10/2020 MASHPEE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE Minutes

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the schools regarding needs of the students. The Vice Chair shared other ideas, such as attracting more diverse teachers to Mashpee schools. Member Sharing, Ms. Nadeau-Ms. Nadeau reported that she was asked to attend the Woods Hole Diversity Advisory Committee meeting on February 2. Ms. Nadeau reported that there were other groups in attendance, each of whom shared the history of their groups. Ms. Nadeau shared the MIDC brochure and the Committee's accomplishments. There had been discussion regarding their upcoming Juneteenth program, and interest in working collaboratively. More information would be forwarded to Chairwoman Stevenson. Report for Town Meeting-No update Feedback Last Meeting-The Vice Chair appreciated learning more about other groups and their efforts here on Cape. NEW BUSINESS New Project Ideas, Mr. Fand & Mr. Klein-Mr. Fand suggested celebrating Earth Day, such as the Wake Up the Earth Festival held in Jamaica Plain. The event is held on public land with food, vendor tents and games. Mr. Fand looked into the possibility of a similar program in Mashpee, but found some challenges, including the need for police, parking issues, sanitation and trash. Mr. Fand discussed the inclusion of a massed dance as part of the program. The Vice Chair responded that the Community Center would be able to coordinate this type of an event because the Tribe had much of the resources needed. Ms. Nadeau suggested considering whether such an event might fit with Diversity Week and whether there would be other groups to collaborate. Mr. Klein also suggested the inclusion of diversity with Earth Day, adding that the Committee could seek sponsorships with local businesses to offset costs. ADDITIONAL TOPICS The Vice Chair announced that she would be rescheduling the basketball game she had established in memory of her sister and would be working on the final details. A Mashpee Osterville Festival was being planned for next year, featuring local farms and including Wampanoag culture and multi-cultural festival, including foods and activities. In addition, the Wampanoag New Year bulb planting would be occurring. The Vice Chair also discussed Maushop Farm owned by the Tribe, which would be operating to provide fresh food for the food pantry. MEETING ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for April 21. MOTION: Ms. Waterman made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Nadeau seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted by, Jennifer M. Clifford Board Secretary LIST OF DOCUMENTS 2